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YMCA of Northern Alberta is looking for an energetic and community-minded student to join our team as a Summer Campaign Community Fundraising Coordinator. This role supports the Fund Development team in executing the Strong Kids, Strong Communities summer appeal and community activities, fostering partnerships, and building meaningful relationships with donors and community organizations to empower local youth and families. This position will be based in Edmonton, working in our Association Services home office, with occasional travel to local centres.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Fund Development team with the implementation of the Strong Kids, Strong Communities community summer appeal.

Conduct outreach to new and past community organizations across Northern Alberta to explore partnerships, including workplace giving, third-party fundraisers, and direct donations.

Support the entry of donor data, agreements, and communications in the donor database.

Participate in the preparation and presentation of a large-scale summer appeal activity hosted primarily in Edmonton, with summer activities planned for our other regions.

Contribute to donor and funder recognition efforts and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.

Qualifications:

Current student enrolled in post-secondary education (as per Canada Summer Jobs requirements).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for building relationships.

Experience or interest in fundraising, community engagement, or event planning is an asset.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.

A team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine! Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.